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Long Stitch & Buttonhole Stitch Bindings

Learn how to make two beautiful softcover books with exposed sewing on the spine
Stoke Newington
In-person
£110 pp
5hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

In this exciting, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to make two beautiful non-adhesive books structures: the Long Stitch and the Buttonhole Stitch bindings. Both bindings have exposed decorative sewing on the spine and lots of potential in terms of materials selection, colour combinations, stitching and decorating techniques. They open completely flat which makes them ideal to use as sketchbooks, notebooks, photo albums or to incorporate your own artwork or writing.

You will learn about different bookbinding tools, materials and techniques, including identifying the grain-direction in paper and card, folding signatures, making covers, creating spine cutouts, experiment…

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Age Requirement

18

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

We Make Books! is an artist-led educational organisation that aims to promote the craft of bookbinding and the book as an art object in its own right, through courses, exhibitions and events.

We Make Books! delivers workshops for adults, children and families at different locations across London and the UK, from galleries and creative spaces to schools, colleges, fairs and arts events.

Class Location
We Make Books Studio V22
Stoke Newington
3-9 Belfast Road
N16 6UN
London

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